He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

Quote by Baltasar Gracian

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Chance has something to say in everything, even how to write a good letter

Chance has something to say in everything, even how to write a good letter

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their...

Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their...

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not...

It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not...

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.

Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to...

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to...

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even...

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even...

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity

We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.

We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.

He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.

He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.

When desire dies, fear is born.

When desire dies, fear is born.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.